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Mote Marine Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 1600
+1 (0)941 3884441
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Ranked #11 of 73 attractions in Sarasota
Type: Aquariums
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Derby, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Great visit, staff were very friendly and informative, we learnt a lot about marine life. Was just worried about the dolphin who seemed a bit lonely and bored in a pool on his own.

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Carmel, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

What a wonderful experience! This aquarium was so personal. We saw a darling show with the sea otters and was able to interact with the sea otters and take a picture with them. We were also able to find shark teeth in a pool that we used nets to sift through. The gift shop was perfect and offered everything associated... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

A fantastic organization doing wonderful work and, by the way, a great place to visit for kids and adults.

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Sebring, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Mote Marine has been around a long time and is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon in Florida. It is on the same road as The Old Salty Dog so be sure to go there for lunch! (check out my review). I always took my children to Mote Marine frequently as they were growing up and now... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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6 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Exhibits both inside and outdoors. Several displays of how the animals are cared for in their natural habitats. Also, a boat ride in the bay allows participants the chance to learn more about the animals as some are scooped up in nets and shown by marine biologists.

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Rotonda West, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I didn't know what to expect but have to say was disappointed. There is a dozen tanks with various types of fish, all well documented but hardly impressive. The place is undergoing construction and the cinema was closed until further notice so no idea what we missed there. The manatees were impressive but hardly worth the trip. Shark tank was... More

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Great Missenden Bucks England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Like other reviewers we found this attraction enjoyable but maybe a little expensive for what is basically an hours visit. The aquarium is quite small really. Staff are excellent and very knowledgeable and given the work that the centre does for conservation education and the treatment of injured turtles I was not too aggrieved at the cost and guess saw... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

This aquarium is not big and therefore overpriced. As part of my mosi reciprocal I get in for free which makes the value sure go up. Overall it is ok. I thought this is a small aquarium but a lot better than the Clearwater aquarium which is truly horrible.

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Surrey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

This place had been recommended to us by my MD and it didn't disappoint! We got a money off coupon for entrance and went on Mothering Sunday, which was busy, but not too much. We started off in the main aquarium, looking at all the sea life, sharks and rays and the staff there really are brilliant - so knowledgable... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

great learning experience for all ages. there are so many things to see. I have gone to Mote for years, several times per year. I will never get tired of seeing what lives under the sea.

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